Head of New Business & Delivery

Wakefield, Yorkshire
Adecco

Adecco’s specialist Property Services Division – North are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Vico Homes (Formerly Wakefield District Housing) as we assist them in the recruiting a permanent Head of New Business and Delivery to join their expanding Development team.

We’re looking for a dynamic and skilled Head of New Business and Delivery to lead our New Business and Delivery Teams. This pivotal role will drive the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of new development opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. You’ll also oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring smooth handover to internal teams and alignment with our New Homes and Growth Plan which will see us developing up to 1,000 homes each year.

You’ll be trusted to

• Provide inspirational leadership to the development team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with our values.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, maintaining a robust development pipeline that supports our strategic growth.
• Lead the acquisition of land and procurement of building contracts, ensuring full compliance and due diligence.
• Oversee development risk management, implementing effective controls and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Growth to develop and monitor annual and multi-year budgets.
• Champion innovative technologies to enhance customer experience and drive organisational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, developers, agents, Homes England and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare scheme approvals and financial models to support sound investment decisions.
• Work closely with Development and Finance Teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Monitor market trends and policy developments to inform strategic planning.
• Represent Vico Homes at external events and forums, promoting our development ambitions.
• Maintain systems and records to support the effective functioning of the Development Department.
• Lead the team responsible for delivering 1,000 homes annually through various procurement routes.
• Apply knowledge of housing design, construction, planning legislation, and procurement methods.
• Ensure compliance with industry legislation including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Party Wall Act, CDM 2015, and site safety requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Extensive housing development experience across multiple procurement routes.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of housing policy, planning processes, and funding mechanisms.

Desirable

• Experience within a housing association or similar environment.
• Relevant professional qualification or membership (such as CIH, RICS).
• Demonstrated success in partnership working and stakeholder engagement.

Salary and Benefits

• 75,301
• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years’ service) and statutory bank holidays
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• a wide range of personal development opportunities
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package
• access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme; an
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your CV and supporting statement to:

Allan Madden

Senior Business Manager – Property Services

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